The promulgation of the affordable care act into law resulted into many benefits to many Americans since it ensured that Americans were in a position to receive affordable health care and were also cushioned from exploitation from insurance providers. The unfortunate in the society for instance the unemployed, individuals with low paying jobs and those ones with disabilities are now better placed to address their healthcare issues.
Healthcare is now affordable
The act has seen more people being included in the plan since healthcare providers have to provide up to 80% of the paid coverage.
More Americans are now covered
Many individuals are now covered by the scheme which translates to a healthier citizenry (Davis et al., 2011).
Covers individuals with pre existing conditions
Individuals with pre existing conditions like cancer can now be comfortably provided with care which was not the case before.
No time limits on coverage
There are no limits to which coverage can be provided to an individual unlike in the earlier times whereby one could only be treated up to the extent of their premium contributions.
Preventive care is free
The signing into law of the program has made it easy for individuals to receive free wellness and preventive care which is vital for addressing bigger health problems.
Prescription drugs are now cheaper
The cost of prescription drugs ahs also gone down thereby making it affordable to most individuals and specifically to the elderly ( Healthline, 2016)
Dependents of the policy holder also benefit
The dependents of the patient can benefit from the coverage of their parents up to when they attain the age of 26 years. Such a move allows them to plan for their own insurance covers in advance having been provided with ample time to do so.
More inclusivity
The law allows for the expansion of the Medicaid which is more inclusive since it covers individuals whose federal poverty level has not reached the required 138% which is mandatory for one to be included in the plan.
Additionally, bearing in mind that the legislation takes into account the interests of the unemployed, those with low levels of income, and also the ones with disabilities, it means that the special interest groups representing this section of the populace are also in support of it. Finally, since this legislation was promulgated under the current regime, it means that it has got the full support of the government (McDonough, 2012). Furthermore, since my legislator is from the Democratic Party, he fully supports this policy proposal since it is for the benefit of the common American citizen.
